Peter was hosting my piggies for a while, and made this obscenely cute video tribute to them. Awwwwwww....



Guinea pigs Pepe Joe & Paddy Bao. Shot & edited by Macronecole. Music: Paul's Dance by Penguin Cafe Orchestra

Happy birthday Pepe Joe!

A little post-bath smile.


Green moustache


Ya, mon

My guinea pig, Pepe Joe (aka Pepe John Joe aka The Silky Banana aka My Butterscotch Boo), turns 3 years old today. He's been a joy since I adopted him, and I feel grateful to have such a sweet, and sometimes naughty, pig in my life. Ah, the shenanigans...

Open the door dear...

Some recent, tasty discoveries...


Gravel & Gold, a new shop in my neighborhood that speaks to my inner soul. I could caress that wood table all day. [pic via Gravel & Gold]


Delicious chilled tea from Samovar Tea Lounge. Jasmine lemonade is a winner! [pic via nic221]


Pepe Joe's little banana thunder thigh peeking during nap time.


Betty Carter's Open the Door, which somehow slipped my musical grasp. I love this!!

lovely lazy summer pets

Cuppa Joe.... Pepe Joe gets a little water spritz on a hot Summer day. Tried to capture his portrait, but here he is, threatening to nibble my fingers.

Mid-Century Modern Fuzzy-ture.... And here is Fuzzy -- breaking up the hard angles of this mod sofa. Like a little orange flokati throw. I pet sat him for a few weeks and caught him offering up the "tote bag" one day.

big chester, little chester

I'm so happy today. Well, for Chester, my guinea pig, most especially. I finally found a young, male pig to adopt as Chester's new companion, and little brother. Turns out his name is Chester, as well.

We lost my girl pig Chichi, Chester's companion, this past July. She lived for 7 years. A long time.. and the best little friend I've known. Really a gentle, loving pig. There's been a little, grey cloud since we lost Chichi, but now it's been lifted with the pending arrival of the little Chester. Anticipation.

update: Pepe Joe aka "little Chester" here